Tabla de contenidos para October 2023 en Boating NZ

After yet another magazine cycle of weather-deferred boat reviews following months of similar challenges thanks to a depressingly wet and windy winter, weather predictions for the rest of the year are looking up – for boaters, at least. Weather experts predict the long anticipated El Niño weather cycle is about to kick in, and this El Niño is likely to be stronger than usual. El Niño usually means drier than average conditions for New Zealand, with westerly winds predominating and far less chance of the sort of tropical moisture plumes that were such a feature of our weather in the past year. This news will be a relief to residents of Hawkes Bay, Northland, Coromandel, Auckland and other regions which experienced extreme rainfall and flooding during the last 12 months.…

WATERCRAFT manufacturer iAQUA has launched the most powerful sea scooter in the world. At just 22kg the AquaDart Nano range delivers unprecedented power-to-weight ratios and is capable of speeds over 20km/h in three seconds. The fastest is the AquaDart Nano 620 Max with a top speed of 21 km/h, followed by AquaDart Nano 520 Explorer (18km/h) and the AquaDart Nano 450 Sport (16 km/h). The Nano is perfect for water enthusiasts on board superyachts and can play a vital role of saving lives at sea by aiding the military and search and rescue teams. The range is 50% lighter and 30% smaller than the nearest competitor. Each model boasts a five-inch screen displaying the battery level, speed, depth and a digital compass. Dual Jet Technology provides up to 60% more…

Back in February 2023, after Cyclone Gabrielle hit the Hawkes Bay, Senator Boats’ Grant and Rachael Simmonds saw the attached photo of Sally and David Prins’ Senator boat deposited 3km from their home by raging floodwaters. It ended up surrounded by logs. Grant immediately messaged the couple to let them know that Senator Boats would repair their boat, free of charge, and asked them to bring it to the factory whenever it suited them. Senator Boats is based in Hawkes Bay. “Cyclone Gabrielle devastated parts of our beautiful region and Sally and David Prins suffered immensely, as you can see from their story below. At the time of reaching out to offer help, Grant and I had no idea the extent of the damage to David and Sally Prins’ entire…

The latest from Napier-based Senator Boats, the award-winning 500 is a sturdy aluminium pontoon design – what Senator calls a chamber boat – in a practical side-console configuration with a raft of features unique to the brand. These include the boat’s angled ‘wave breaker transom’, designed to discourage waves coming in over the stern during beach launches, and a modular system of add-on features that allow the boat to be blinged up from the factory or upgraded later. This boat, wrapped above the chines in burnt orange 3M vinyl, is Senator’s demonstrator, so it’s loaded with every module and option the builder offers. The boat currently resides at Fishing Boats NZ’s spectacular new yard, covered showroom, service centre and trailer fabrication complex in Hobsonville, Auckland. Fishing Boats NZ is aiming…

Raymarine is making a bold addition into the performance sailing market with the launch of the Alpha™ Series display, new Smart Wind™ Technology, and performance sailing upgrades to the LightHouse operating system for Axiom chartplotters. This powerful combination of electronic charting, next-generation precision wind monitoring, and touchscreen tactical displays elevates the awareness of skippers through intuitive, dynamic sailing displays on both the chartplotter and the remote Alpha Series display. Offering a new level of sailing intelligence, thanks to Raymarine’s ground-breaking Smart Wind Technology and RSW Series wind sensors, the newly designed RSW Series Wind sensors are intelligent, self-calibrating sensors that deliver ultra-precise wind speed and direction measurements. Sailors can take advantage of advanced wind, speed, and polar calculations to make smarter race and performance sailing decisions when it matters most.…

YOUR MARINE HAS announced delivery of the first Quarken 27 Cabin in New Zealand. The boat has now been launched and is on the water. Conceived as a recreational all-rounder, it uses the same twin-stepped hull and elegantly raked hull windows as the two existing Quarken 27 models but adds a useful extra dose of flexibility thanks to its clever pilothouse design. With Yamaha’s V6 300hp outboard on the transom, you can expect a top end of 43 knots, alongside cruising efficiency in the region of 1.6 litres per nautical mile. www.yourmarine.co.nz…

It is that time of the year again when 36 Degrees Brokers will demonstrate the renowned innovation and cutting-edge design of Beneteau’s best, latest, and most award-winning models. For over 130 years, Beneteau has been constantly evolving to meet the demand of the global market, which is precisely why 36° Brokers is New Zealand’s Beneteau dealer. To demonstrate the evolution of Beneteau and its incredible fleet range, 36 Degrees will showcase a line-up of the extensive fleet it has available to New Zealand customers. Come and see a lineup of Oceanis, Swift Trawler, Gran Turismo, and First models. This year’s Rendezvous will also include the New Zealand premiere of the First 36, a much-anticipated cruiser/racer perfectly suited to the New Zealand yachting scene. Don’t miss the chance to see this…

THE SAFFIER SE 24 Lite has been nominated for the prestigious European Yacht of the Year award. It is the seventh time the company has been nominated for this award. The Se 24 Lite is a fast, but super-easy-to-handle, day-sailer. The incorporated solar panel in the foredeck charges the battery for the electric engine which makes the boat completely self-supporting. The radical bow design gives the Se 24 stunning looks and extra performance sailing downwind. The jury of the European Yachts of the Year will test the boat in Port Ginesta in October to find the winner in this category. The award show is scheduled for the evening of the first Saturday of Düsseldorf Boatshow, January 20, 2024. www.saffieryachts.com…

THE YACHT COLLECTIVE is about to expand New Zealand’s Swift Trawler 41 fleet with this popular model. The Yacht Collective offers a walk-on, walk-off service providing a completely hassle-free boating experience – the ultimate way to own a boat. Beneteau’s ST41 Fly is made for those who crave both adventure and relaxation. This vessel boasts an alluring flybridge configuration, with a remarkable accommodation of seven berths spread across three cabins and a convertible saloon – ideal for entertaining or a private getaway cruising New Zealand’s coastlines. Almost all the shares for this boat are sold, highlighting the Swift Trawler 41 Fly’s popularity. To secure 1 of 2 remaining shares, contact The Yacht Collective. www.theyachtcollective.co.nz…

The Kaipara is a harbour of superlatives. It’s the biggest in New Zealand by a country mile, with over 800km of shoreline. The water covers 947 square kilometres at high tide: at low water, a huge spread of 409 square kilometres of mudflats are exposed (!). All of which makes for some considerable tidal flows, with 7960 million cubic metres of water being moved every day by the tides. Within this rich saltwater habitat, 90% of the snapper on the west coast of the North Island are recruited (hatched from eggs). There are 100 rivers flowing into the Kaipara, but unfortunately an overwhelming majority of them are polluted – as was revealed by the seminal 2005 documentary film A Kaipara Affair by Barry Barclay. But still, it remains an enormously…

KYC has been a fixture on the Waitemata harbour’s waterfront for around 85 years. Renowned as a family-oriented club catering mainly to young sailors (Optis, P Class, Starlings and 29ers), it has launched the international careers of hundreds of kiwi sailors. Launched in 1978, the 7.2m Marama has witnessed the progress of many of those journeys. After nearly 50 years of start duties the old lady was looking a little jaded and forlorn, says KYC president Andy Kensington, and though she’s had sporadic TLC over the decades, “she was due for a serious overall. We tried to tackle the job two years ago but Covid scuppered that plan. It’s now finally happening.” Marama’s provenance is a little sketchy. To the best of his knowledge, says Kensington, the empty shell (fibreglass…

Puzzle no.311 Across 7. Swiss racing syndicate in America’s Cup (7) 8. Release boat from mooring (5) 10. Charge for berthing boat at marina (3) 11. Situation where sails or ballast are not properly adjusted (3,2,4) 12. Highly skilled - like champion sailor, eg (5) 13. Metal device often used to hold things firmly together on boat (5) 15. Not taut - sails like this flap more (5) 17. __ ___ same boat - experiencing similar difficult circumstances (2,3) 20. Handy item in photo (6,3) 22. Pull boat on trailer (3) 23. Epoxy _____ - might be used in boat repairs (5) 24. Boat instrument panel (7) Down 1. Wooden balustrade around open deck at stern of ship (8) 2. _____ tuna - game fish that is present in NZ…

whangareimaritimefestival.co.nz The inaugural Whangārei Maritime Festival sets sail on October 14th and 15th. Organised by the Black Ball Yacht Club, this exciting event promises to be a captivating experience for families, enthusiasts and the entire community, celebrating both the rich maritime heritage of Whangārei, and the promising future of young talents in the marine trades. The Whangārei Maritime Festival stems from the establishment of the Black Ball Yacht Club back in 2018. A group of international cruisers sought a unique way to express their appreciation to the people of Whangārei for their generosity. The result was the creation of the Black Ball Scholarship Fund – a vessel of opportunity aimed at inspiring young individuals from the Northland region to dive into the marine trades. Recognising the pivotal role of introducing…

First – a confession: I was a little apprehensive about signing up for a river cruise. Decades ago, my wife and I treated ourselves to an ocean cruise and didn’t much like the crowds, or the sense of feeling trapped onboard for days on end. Monochrome memories tend to dampen anticipation. So, I’m pleased to report I’m a convert – and no, it has nothing to do with me approaching my Biblically-allotted ‘three-score-and-ten’ milestone. The river cruise industry is broad-spectrum and caters to all ages and interests – offering voyages lasting from a week to a month. A voyage can be as active/sedentary as you like and offers enough flexibility for indulging individual passions – whether it’s art, architecture, music, food and wine, or history. Chilling on deck with a…

Centre- or side-console boats had always been popular overseas, but they hadn’t really been widely accepted here. Most Kiwi boaties wanted a cuddy or hardtop vessel in which they could shelter from the conditions or overnight. However, a console boat offers many advantages to anglers, and with their popularity gaining ground, most New Zealand boat manufacturers now offer one or several such models in their line-ups. Being a super-keen lure angler, a console boat as my first choice is a simple no-brainer. To be able to stand in the bow, casting lures as you drift, takes advantage of the best fishing spot on the boat. I don’t need a cuddy cabin to throw gear into or bunks to sleep on in my boat – as an angler, a console boat…

THE MARINE INDUSTRY is now worth $3 billion annually to the New Zealand economy, achieving around $2.2 billion in local sales, and $800 million in exports. This was among new statistics that showed the size and growth of the industry released at the recent NZ Marine industry Conference by Executive Director Peter Busfield. Other new statistics showed the number of apprentices in boatbuilding and related trades has reached 650, and more than 5,500 boats are expected to be built this year — the vast majority trailer boats between 3.5 and 8m. More than 130 people involved in the industry, from throughout New Zealand and Australia, came together in Tauranga in August for two days of presentations, panel discussions, networking, and brainstorming focussing on what boating and the marine industry will look…

IN THE MARINE environment untreated surfaces and mechanical components are subject to fast-paced corrosion and deterioration due to their constant exposure to salt. Enter SALT-AWAY. Simply spray SALT-AWAY onto any salt-affected surface to quickly break down salt build-up for easy rinsing and lasting protection. SALT-AWAY can also be used as an engine flush for inboard and outboard marine engines and PWCs, providing important internal protection by removing all traces of salt. SALT-AWAY is completely safe on all metals, rubber and plastic components and is recommended by leading marine engine manufacturers. SALT-AWAY’s 177ml Mixer Tool is the required SALT-AWAY delivery system for outboard, I/O and PWC engine flushes, most inboard flushes, and pressure washers. Available in a handy 473ml surface spray, or in 946ml or 3.79L Concentrate (refill) containers, one litre…

Having recently arrived in New Zealand, the latest Caribbean 2300 is a good-looking boat on and off the trailer. Amidst a plethora of new designs on our waterways, the timeless essence of Caribbean Boats shines through, and this model is no exception. It’s a boat that knows its purpose and its customers, offering an uncompromising solution and no apologies. Hailing from Australia, Caribbean boats are products of International Marine, one of Australia’s oldest and most significant boat makers. The company’s roots trace back to 1958, and since then, International Marine has produced over 60,000 boats under different brand names, including the classic Bertram, designed in the USA. In the late 1980s, the company took its own path, becoming Caribbean, and the legacy continues. The model lineup ranges from a 16-foot…